Data Breach

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

If you were affected by the PCH Digital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Publishers Clearing House (PCH) Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the PCH Digital, LLC data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About PCH Digital

Founded in 1953, PCH Digital, LLC operates Publishers Clearing House, a well-known consumer entertainment and direct-to-consumer company. PCH Digital offers a variety of services, including games, shopping, cashback and other digital experiences.

What Happened?

On Feb. 18, 2026, PCH Digital detected suspicious activity in a portion of a legacy computer network. The company began working with third-party cybersecurity experts to investigate and address the incident.

The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party gained access to part of the computer network between Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, 2026. Impacted files were identified, data was migrated to a new environment with increased safeguards, and a data-review firm was engaged to analyze the contents of the affected files.

The company received the results of the data review in September and began notifying affected individuals by written notice on Nov. 5, 2026.

The types of consumer information exposed in this breach include:

Information Exposed:

  • Names
  • Contact information
  • Dates of birth
  • Government identification numbers (such as Social Security numbers)
  • Financial account details (such as bank account numbers)
  • Credit and debit account information
  • Financial account codes
  • Health records
  • Health insurance details
  • Limited medical information (such as diagnoses, treatment details or information about medical conditions shared with the company)
  • Login credentials
  • Digital signatures

The breach affected has so far affected 403 individiauls in Rhode Island and 298 in Vermont.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the PCH Digital, LLC data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident.

To find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form. Lawyers are prepared to review your situation and advocate for your rights.

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